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as in handful
a small number
a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
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as in splash
a very small amount
just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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as in spraying
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water
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as in dotting
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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Recent Examples of sprinkling
Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
The light sweetness of the white balsamic vinegar (or a touch of honey) in the dressing helps reinforce that sweet-savory harmony, as does a sprinkling of floral basil leaves.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, Sky/Peacock drama The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, which provided a little sprinkling of Emmy fave Ted Lasso now that comedy-drama is over.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 July 2024
Most notable for Hip-Hop fans, however, was the crowd’s seeming indifference to the multi-platinum artist hitting the stage, as footage shows just a sprinkling of fans who were engaged.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 June 2024
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Sprinkle on a parfait: A sprinkling of raisins adds a delightful texture and a touch of sweetness that pairs perfectly with fresh fruit and nuts.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
The light sweetness of the white balsamic vinegar (or a touch of honey) in the dressing helps reinforce that sweet-savory harmony, as does a sprinkling of floral basil leaves.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, Sky/Peacock drama The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, which provided a little sprinkling of Emmy fave Ted Lasso now that comedy-drama is over.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 July 2024
Most notable for Hip-Hop fans, however, was the crowd’s seeming indifference to the multi-platinum artist hitting the stage, as footage shows just a sprinkling of fans who were engaged.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 June 2024
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Hermès is one of a handful of brands that consistently goes off-book from the classic application of traditional crafts like enameling, miniature painting, marketry and engraving, using the watch dial as a canvas for all manner of designs.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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The beauty brand is currently offering a handful of early Black Friday deals on some of their best-selling makeup products like the Shape Tape Concealer and the Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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The first big splash goes to the Dodgers…and they probably are not done.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article A public swimming pool complex to include a 50-meter pool, a therapy pool, a splash pad and a building for events is moving closer to reality and could become the city’s next successful public-private partnership.Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024
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His couple of years in state government secured him a pension that will pay him about $940 per month starting in 2026, an asset Forbes estimates is worth about $90,000.Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Fourteen of Spurgeon’s teammates took the couple up on Thursday’s offer.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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This year’s Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza exceeded expectations, potentially offering a glimmer of hope for the fashion industry.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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His colors can be dazzling near neon-bright or subdued like the first glimmers of sunrise.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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With a taste similar to a mix of strawberry and blueberry with just a hint of almond, they are used for pies, sorbets, jams and more.Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Flavor Red velvet offers a nuanced, luxurious flavor profile that entails sweet notes of vanilla balanced by a pleasant tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, all rounded out with a muted hint of cocoa.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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Is an album cover bearing lowercase-g goofy visuals of drippy Mickey and streetwear Donald a symptom of Disney-adult saturation?Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2024
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Inside the chic and dimly lit cavernous 11 Rue De La Banque in Paris, dramatic drippy candles lined the walls as champagne and canapés were passed.Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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Hundreds of people have been reported missing, perhaps unable to leave their location or unable to contact family where communications infrastructure is in shreds.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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The story picks up in a military bunker in the Everglades, where the last shreds of humanity have gathered in search of safety.Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Tuesday is expected to be a drizzly day in metro Detroit but temperatures will remain fairly similar in the 50s until Thursday.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
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But the fact is Brissett didn’t light it up (3-for-7 for 17 yards spread out over three series) in the Patriots’ 14-13 loss to the Eagles on a drizzly night at Gillette Stadium.Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkling. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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